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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE378D — Plum
#AE378D is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 317° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #AE378D
- fbf3f9
- f0d0e7
- e5acd5
- da88c3
- ce65b0
- c3419e
- a23383
- 7e2866
- 5b1d49
- 37112c
- 130610
Color schemes using #AE378D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#AE378D FAQ
What color is #AE378D?
#AE378D is a shade of plum in the pink family. It has a hue of 317 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE378D?
#AE378D is rgb(174, 55, 141) in RGB, hsl(317, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 19%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE378D?
White text on this background reaches 5.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.73:1.
What colors go well with #AE378D?
Its direct complement is #37AE59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51AE37 and #37AE95 gives you contrast without the vibration.